Beijing reimagined Lunar New Year celebrations this week with a massive indoor temple fair that wrapped up yesterday at the China National Convention Center. Spanning 60,000 sq meters (that's 15 football fields! 🏈), this cozy cultural hub let visitors enjoy festive traditions without braving the winter chill.
The star attraction? A cutting-edge China-chic zone showcasing intangible heritage. Millennials and Gen Z flocked to watch masters create everything from intricate frog buttons 🐸 (traditional knotted fasteners) to aromatic Chinese incense. One visitor joked: 'It's like TikTok meets the Tang Dynasty!'
New this year: A global craft corner featuring cross-cultural workshops. Visitors tried Japanese origami alongside Chinese paper-cutting, while Uygur embroidery patterns inspired modern fashion designs. 'This fusion makes our traditions feel fresh,' said local artisan Li Mei, demonstrating cloisonné techniques to wide-eyed kids.
